Upper Hutt
Travel Guide





Visit Upper Hutt
Where to stay in Upper Hutt

Trentham
Trentham is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Trentham Racecourse and Tawai Park.

Upper Hutt Central
While visiting Upper Hutt Central, you might make a stop by sights like Gillies Group Theatre and Upper Hutt City Library.

Silverstream
When in Silverstream, you can plan a visit to Trentham Racecourse and Brewtown Upper Hutt, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Kaitoke
While Kaitoke isn't home to many top sights, Karapoti Park and Kartsport Wellington are some notable places to visit nearby.

Craigs Flat
While Craigs Flat may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Staglands Wildlife Reserve and Karapoti Park.

Akatarawa Valley
If you're spending some time in Akatarawa Valley, Staglands Wildlife Reserve and Karapoti Park are top sights worth seeing.

Totara Lodge
Reliance on neighbouring bar for food and drink but it was closed!
Reviewed on 16 Jan, 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
The room was spotless
Reviewed on 22 Feb, 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
The staff were lovely, the room was clean
Reviewed on 22 Feb, 2026

Aston Norwood
As they say - little things count! Positives - lovely location/ setting, great value breakfast Negativities/ fridge didn’t work so milk left for me curdled 🤔, glasses and coffee ☕️ cup selection limited ( $20 at the Sally’s would sort that out ) & no toilet paper 🤔
Reviewed on 7 Feb, 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Clean, serviced apartment with good amenities in a good location near waterfront and cable car. Excellent reception. Surrounded by car parks so no good views out of the window.
Reviewed on 23 Feb, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street
L'accueil et les explications détaillées du préposé à l'accueil concernant le stationnement, les restos, les épiceries et les lieux à visiter.
Reviewed on 23 Feb, 2026
Popular places to visit
Trentham Racecourse
You can take time to visit Trentham Racecourse during your travels to Upper Hutt. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
Staglands Wildlife Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Staglands Wildlife Reserve, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Brewtown Upper Hutt
You can take time to visit Brewtown Upper Hutt during your travels to Upper Hutt.
New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS)
Enjoy the student vibe at New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS) as part of your travels around Upper Hutt. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.
New Zealand Defence College
Walk around the campus at New Zealand Defence College during your stay in Upper Hutt. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.
Maidstone Park
Explore the great outdoors at Maidstone Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
Things to do

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

Private Martinborough Foodie Delights Tour from Wellington

Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau




